Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST600
90 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
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95 Imaging
36 Features
40 Overall
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Announced June 2010
- Earlier Model is Canon SX200 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
- Launched January 2010
Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST600 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST600, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX210 IS was announced 6 months after the ST600 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX210 IS scores versus the ST600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST600 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Samsung ST600. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Samsung ST600
SX210 IS | ST600 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Canon SX210 IS
ST600 | SX210 IS | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1152k | 230k | Clearer display (+922k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung ST600
SX210 IS | ST600 | |||
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Launched | June 2010 | January 2010 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS offers outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX210 IS and the ST600.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and ST600 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and ST600.
All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration.
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST600 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Samsung ST600 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Samsung ST600 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,152 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 220 gr (0.49 lb) | 150 gr (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NB-5L | SLB07 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $226 | $330 |